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Jan 15

AprilRain replied to Brenda Roberts's discussion ndicappeIntroduction in the group WSI_Basic Herbs

"Merry Meet! Sorry I didn't see this back over the summer!"

Nov 16, 2011

AprilRain replied to Ariel Ravenwood (Sherrie)'s discussion Tincture Question.... in the group WSI_Basic Herbs

"Just using my knowledge about medicines in general (from experience and some doctor suggestions). It is probably still okay, so long as its not cloudy or rancid - however it may or may not have lost some of its healing properties. Don't quote…"

Nov 16, 2011

AprilRain replied to Rev. Sherry Cooper's discussion Lesson 5 Black Cohosh in the group WSI_Basic Herbs

"Sorry guys! I didn't know anyone had replied to these --- apparently I don't get notifications about discussions unless I follow them. Blue Spring Rose - I've only seen it used to treat labor and menstrual issues, the sources I have…"

Nov 16, 2011

AprilRain commented on WSI Central Mentoring Program's group WSI_Basic Herbs

"Brooke, I believe the lesson 5 listed in the discussion is lesson 5 in the second herbs class, as there are four. Continue with your lesson as normal."

Nov 16, 2011

AprilRain replied to awen's discussion making your own parchment paper in the group Craft it Yourself

"I don't do anything fancy for parchment paper... I will use plain white unlined paper and dye it with natural sources (red cabbage, onion, tea, etc - sometimes I dye the whole piece, sometimes I dye only parts of it) and use that as parchment."

Nov 15, 2011

AprilRain commented on Jiles Keister's group Craft it Yourself

"Singingwater, lots of people make their own BOS... and everyone does it differently. :) Some people make a simple binder, others make an elaborate leather bound book. My favorite place for instruction is youtube :D The best part of making your own…"

Nov 15, 2011

AprilRain commented on WSI Central Mentoring Program's group WSI_Basic Herbs

"Thyme (at least as far as I can tell) is pretty easy to grown, I'm not sure if you can plant it before winter, but I have harvested it during winter here in northern TN. Oregano is also an easy herb that grows during the warmer months, I think…"

Nov 3, 2011

AprilRain commented on Jiles Keister's group Craft it Yourself

"One of my favorite things to do that is relatively inexpensive is to make dream catcher wreaths (or plain ones, whatever). You can find really cheap grapevine wreaths at any craft store, and fake flowers at craft (or dollar) stores. I use a twin to…"

Nov 1, 2011

Pathseekercw left a comment for AprilRain

"Thank you and what a nice picture!!"

Oct 29, 2011

AprilRain commented on WSI Central Mentoring Program's group WSI_Basic Herbs

"I love field guides!"

Oct 28, 2011

AprilRain commented on WSI Central Mentoring Program's group WSI_Basic Herbs

"I actually agree with Gypsum, I have Cunningham's book also. I just got it and think its awesome! I also use other non-wicca related herb books, The Complete Herb Book by McVicar I think is the one I like."

Oct 28, 2011

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